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Vote yes for mosquito

Garagemonkey — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:46:32 -0500

Vote yes for mosquito control? I will be the first one in line. That dosen't mean I think it's right that I NEED TO VOTE to have this service provided.
However, I would be glad to vote on some of the "Pork" projects and over the top expendatures that seem to be entitlements for the city departments.

Many people have raged here

arcy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:42:32 -0500

Many people have raged here against more taxes, making accusations etc. Bottom line the Council said they won't find the money in the budget as it is. If we want to be able to enjoy the summer in this swamp of a town we have to pay up. Do we want to be able to enjoy the great outdoors in the summer or not? That is what we will decide on Nov. 4th.

I totally agree with your

Garagemonkey — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:02:20 -0500

I totally agree with your letter except I believe it not just the city council that needs real life business experience. The city hires professional financial management people to run the day to day operations and buget for the city. Do any of the job requirements for these positions include a "real life" business background. Something like working for a company that is a "for profit" operation. I'm sure having a background in goverment work is more of a prioity. Knowing how to work the system instead of knowing how to make the system work.

What's wrong with "Where's

tobybryan — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:50:20 -0500

What's wrong with "Where's Waldo"?

There really is not much to

JaneDoe_22 — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:36:44 -0500

There really is not much to choose from as far as candidates goes. Our poor education system is catching up to us as we now see the caliber of candidates running for office. I am not impressed by any of them. I am afraid that our country is in for some very difficult times in the next few years and whoever is elected will have their hands full as far as bringing this country back on course is concerned. We have George W. to thank for the mess we are in. He merely looked out for his "buddies" over the last 8 years and forgot about the middle class citizens who are the ones paying the bills in this country; now his "buddies" are upset that they, too, will have to pony up, and pay their fair share. Too bad, so sad. I am watching my 401K slowly go down hill - this was my retirement fund that I worked so hard to save for. Now, it looks like retirement will only be a figment of my imagination. I will have to continue to work (if I continue to have a job) until my late 60's or early 70's or perhaps until the day I die. Thanks George W., at least we won't have to worry about seeing you in heaven!!!

The police did the right

flowerladytoo — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:01:38 -0500

The police did the right thing. There must have been some kind of disturbance, or the police would not have been called in the first place. Those of you that were underage were breaking the law. Instead of whining about the police coming before 10:30 pm, and how unfair everything is, do the adult thing...admit that you messed up, accept the punishment, and get on with your life. Geesh! Breaking the law, plus getting caught equals CONSEQUENCES!

People broke the law, people

Aura_Lee — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:39:05 -0500

People broke the law, people got caught, people got in trouble. The adult thing to do would be to accept the punishment and move on.

Minnesota Clean Water and

David Franzen — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:56:42 -0500

Minnesota Clean Water and Legacy amendment. I see most are voting for it. Do they know that only 1/3 goes to clean water, but all the ads just talk about clean water, save our lakes. Before you vote know the whole story.

the person that supplied the

jessianne — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:29:53 -0500

the person that supplied the alchohal wasnt there.
how would they know that btw? i know two people total in my apartment

the person that supplied the

jessianne — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:29:50 -0500

the person that supplied the alchohal wasnt there.
how would they know that btw? i know two people total in my apartment

Maybe the person who called

Shelluie — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:01:56 -0500

Maybe the person who called the Police on you knew that there were under-age drinkers in your apartment. BTW - did the person who supplied the alcohol get ticketed?

I am the one who lives at

jessianne — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:29:46 -0500

I am the one who lives at the apartment in which everyone recieved minors. Personally I think it is dumb that we were called on at 9:55 on a Friday night. It is the weekend, you should be able to be at least somewhat loud till 10:30. Plus, there was three in one room talking quietly, two in the bathroom making out or something, three sitting on the couch, and two at the kitchen table. I was outside. It does not make sense to me, but hey whatever. I'd just appreciate it if the person who would have made the call could have came to us and asked us to be quieter, cause we would have been more than willing to. Also, we had gotten a lot louder after the cops had left. This situation has no sense to it.

Hutchinson Referedum could

Jeff Brewer — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:34:53 -0500

Hutchinson Referedum could fail due to economy. I went to Craiglist today in the rant section and I see Hutchinson listed a few times about the costs teachers are creating with special projects and cookie dough fund raisers. Many parents are responding with the same message. People are losing their jobs and yet teachers are sending their students home with $15 shopping lists for art projects. Many people are having financial problems making ends meet. If our teachers want this referencum to pass, I hope they think twice about the next money request they make from the parents. Check out the Minneapolis Craiglist rant and rave about the Hutchinson Schools and others. It is quite an eye opener.

I guess the gun control post

gopher5 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:26:17 -0500

I guess the gun control post was from Taxpayer101. Sorry about that but the point remains the same since most people who are pro-abortion are also pro-gun control but it's funny that they never call themselves anti-choice on that issue.

As far as getting out of Iraq 3 years ago I think probably would have been a major mistake as it was in total chaos and would have only allowed for terrorists to move in a do what they want. However, I do think we need to start moving a little quicker to get out of there now that things have calmed down a quite a bit. Hopefully the Iraqis can start taking control of security shortly. We need to push them a little harder.

I have never commented on

BirdFluPandemic — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:48:46 -0500

I have never commented on gun control ever. Perhaps you have me confused with someone else. As far as the WMD...didn't we know they have not there 3 years ago or longer... why not just say opps and get of red faces out of the country before more sons are killed.